The Nanaimo Paddling Centre is gearing up for a fun-filled season of dragonboat paddling and racing and wants others to get onboard.
Members of the centre and Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society will be at the Harbour City’s three Save-On-Food locations from 1-5 p.m. April 14, encouraging the public to get involved with the sport.
There are a number of opportunities to get involved including paddling or volunteering to help at the June 23 Paddlefest or July 7 festival.
Organizers are hoping to fill a dragonboat parked at the Woodgrove Save-On-Foods with non-perishable food donations for the Salvation Army.
“With such easy access to our beautiful ocean, it’s a perfect chance to get out and try a sport that’s easy to learn,” said Holly Wylie, paddling centre manager. “This is a sport that the average person – male, female and youth – can participate in and achieve some level of success.”
For more information please call 250-754-1991, e-mail info@gorowandpaddle.org or go to www.gorowandpaddle.org/events.